Pawnee High School - Indian Echoes Yearbook (Pawnee, IL)

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High School Office: The Hub of the Wheel Mrs. Thomas appreciates the help that she gets from the high school office helpers in performing her daily tasks, and she would like to say a big “Thank You” to all of them. I am responsible for a building valued at $3,750,000 with $500,000 worth of equipment in it. I have 36 people who work under my general supervision, 19 on a full-time basis and 17 who work in the high school part of their day. I also supervise the educational program for our 228 students and the extra-curricular activities of the high school. In the 28 years I have worked for the Pawnee School District, I have been a social studies teacher, counselor, assistant principal, and principal. I have three children who have graduated from P.H.S. Jeff (’78) works for Commonwealth Edison; Steve (’80) is a senior at E.I.U. majoring in Journalism; and Julie (’82) is a freshman at W.I.U. majoring in Quantitative and Informational Science. Finally, I am a collector of stamps and beer cans, and my hobby is gardening. Axel Sandstrom 18

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School Board Scores Another Successful Year Mr. Knudsen, Superintendent, has many responsibilities here at school. Some of them include being in charge of: district finances, financial projections and monitoring, personnel development, curriculum development, site and building maintenance and development, answering to the public on school issues, and being the public relations representative for the school district. At home, Mr. Knudsen spends much of his time with his wife, Judy, and their two children. Jana and Kim. Their other two children, Connie and Chuck, visit often and complete the family circle. In his spare time, Mr. Knudsen enjoys such activities as being a sports fan, golfing, tennis, creweling, and working with the Pawnee Lions Club, of which he is currently president. School Board Members: Mike Williams —Secretary Vern Mundhenke —President Tom Dozier —Vice-President Ben Behrent Jim Howerton Larry Hamblin Marvin Mathis During the 1982-1983 school year, school board members and the superintendent completed or nearly completed all their three-year goals pertaining to our school site and grounds, school building, and curriculum. The school board paved the way and gave the go-ahead for microprocessing and computer programming and classroom assisted instruction which we’ve all enjoyed. Student welfare and the providing of the best possible overall educational experience for Pawnee students is the number one priority of these men. We’re fortunate to have them as our elected governing body, our Pawnee Board of Education. Jill Hamilton, secretary to Mr. Knudsen, has had a very active year. At school, she became knowledgeable of the computer's applications in her job responsibilities. Considering all of the improvements and additions made in school this year, the “red tape” involved much of her time and expertise. Finally, but not least. Jill had a baby, Lynsey Alexis, to keep her even busier. 17

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Mrs. Thomas and Jan Ward get each day organized. Mr. Albrecht, in addition to being Athletic Director, Building and Maintenance Director, and Transportation Director, enjoys fishing, camping, and officiating basketball games. He received his B.S. degree at I.S.U. in 1967 and his M.S. degree at I.S.U. in 1974. Mr. Albrecht helps supervise the office. Mr. Sandstrom is here to help the students. Student office helpers do a great deal in helping out Mrs. Thomas in the office. They run er-rands, collect absentees, answer telephones, and take messages, plus doing other odd jobs. Office helpers: Jan Ward, Crystal Bettis. Tina Smith, Sara McCray, Andera Thomas, Robyn Lytle. Tammy Squires, and Christina Anderson.